amianthus
noun
am·i·an·thus
\ˌamēˈan(t)thəs\
variants: or
amiantus
\-ntəs\Definition of amianthus
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: fine silky asbestos
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Origin and Etymology of amianthus
Latin amiantus, from Greek amiantos, from amiantos unpolluted, pure, from a- 2a- + -miantos (from miainein to pollute) — more at miasma
First Known Use: 1607
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